Chinatown Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2013
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chinatown Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2010. On Feb 7, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Chinatown Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 7, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chinatown Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AT REAR KITCHEN/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM CHLORINE LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50-100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F OR ABOVE FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. OWNER REPLACED EMPTY BUCKET OF SANITIZER, NOW AT 100 PPM CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1271278 ISSUED ON 07-20-2012. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 30 - Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler. 33 - Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning. 34 - Floors under cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). 38 - Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER (OLD NEWSPAPER, PLASTIC BAGS, EMPTY BOXES, CONTAINER ETC.) MUST REORGANIZE.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Sep 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler door tracks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of prep tables lower shelving need cleaning, rear storage racks need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment(stove), rear storage rack areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be provided, walls in rear prep area, storage areas need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in rear dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 11, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found food items not properly dated/labeled in freezers, coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving by dishmachine area that had exposed wood, peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in coolers/freezers need detailed cleaning(crevices). storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, and dishmachine areas need cleaning(detailed). Floors in rear storage areas under storage racks, and rear storage room not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, dining room areas need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, dining areas need cleaning.
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May 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. previous minor violations not corrected from report#163342 dated 9/29/10 MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:#33-THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE, THE WIRE RACK BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,EXTERIOR OF ONE OF THE RICE COOKER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID/COVER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINER, WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, MSG, DRIED MUSHROOM,ETC.#41- CLUTTER OUTSIDE BY THE END BOOTH IN THE DINING AREA,SUCH AS PAPERS, BALLOONS, BALL,EMPTY BOXES, BOOKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS, ARTICLES NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBOR AGE. CITATTION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CONTAINER OF CABBAGE, MUSHROOM, CHINESE CONDIMENT,ETC, ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE PREP COOLER CONTAINERS. MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinatown Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinatown Restaurant on file is from Feb 7, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinatown Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chinatown Restaurant.
Has Chinatown Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chinatown Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chinatown Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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